Real Madrid and France on alert: Mbappé injury, World Cup doubt | OneFootball

The wait for the start of the 2026 World Cup has already dropped below 100 days, and anticipation is growing to see the top players from each team. However, one of them is at risk of missing the tournament: Kylian Mbappé, who has been dealing with a left knee injury for the past three months with Real Madrid. In fact, he played his last few matches with a partial tear of the posterior cruciate ligament, according to the Spanish outlet El Larguero.

In this context, the forward has raised alarms in France, as there is a chance he might be absent. Much has been said about the Merengue's coaching staff, who made him play despite knowing he had physical ailments, which worsened over time. They even want him to play against Manchester City in the second leg of the Champions League round of 16 in England, but the player's camp is firmly opposed, understanding it could make things worse.

Marca reported that the former PSG player traveled to France to have his knee examined by a specialist after missing the match against Benfica at the Santiago Bernabéu, as he was reportedly dissatisfied with the medical treatment he received in Casablanca. The club's official report indicated a sprain and an approximate three-week absence, but speculation suggests it could be even longer.

"We want him to fully recover from these issues so he can return at 100% with maximum confidence and safety once he is completely healed and those minor discomforts disappear. We are very clear about what is happening to him," stated coach Álvaro Arbeloa before the historic defeat against Getafe, in an attempt to dispel all circulating rumors.

His injury originated on December 7, in a 2-0 defeat against Celta de Vigo in the Spanish league. In that match, he showed clear signs of discomfort, although he managed to finish the game. Since then, despite being physically diminished, he played 90 minutes in 11 matches and missed seven, due to absences and being benched, demonstrating that he was made to play a lot despite his condition. Even with this scenario, his season is phenomenal: 38 goals and six assists in 33 appearances.

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